You love Jesus with all your heart. You make great sacrifices to serve him on the mission field. You do your best to care for others and lead them with the compassion of Christ. But do you ever struggle to be a cheerful giver? (2 Corinthians 9:7). You aren’t alone....
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The Power of a Soul Friend in Ministry
Playing football in high school taught me (Bill) to ignore injuries, push through pain, and succeed no matter what the cost. I certainly didn't share my feelings with others — afraid this would come across as "weak" to my teammates and coaches. This helped me score...
How to Know You Are Deeply Loved by God
Let's do an exercise together. Set aside your ministry task list and everything you "should" be doing. Take a moment to pause and become present — to your own soul and to God. Let's be honest — many of us are disconnected. We don't know what we're feeling and...
3 Steps to Greater Intimacy With God
Do you have a game plan for intimacy with Jesus? It's easy to become distracted — especially during the era of "more." The messaging of culture seems to bait our eyes in every direction except the sufficiency of real, simple, and meaningful intimacy with Christ. ...
When Missionaries Get Tough Questions About Sexuality & Gender
How do we start conversations about sexuality as missionaries? How do we respond when those we serve—whether it’s our teammates, kids, or community members—come to us with questions? How can we guide others with compassion while staying true to biblical teaching? In...
How Different Generations Make Us Better in Missions
Have you ever felt tension on your missions team because of generational differences? As missionaries, we work alongside people from various backgrounds, and one of the most significant—and often overlooked—differences is generational. Collaboration is crucial in...
Do You Know The 5 Christian Spiritual Worldviews?
Have you ever met a fellow Christian whose perspective on God and faith felt so different than yours? I’m guessing most of us have! How did you feel toward that person? Was it hard to understand them or was it easy for you to find common ground? Sometimes, don't you...
Who Is Gen Alpha & How Can We Help Them Thrive?
Skibidi, Sigma, mewing, and Fanum tax. It’s a new vocabulary being created by a new generation: Gen Alpha. And because of how digitally connected this generation is around the world, there’s a chance your Gen Alpha MKs might know some of these words––and even some...
Empathy is Oxygen for Your Soul
A pastor from Africa recently attended a Soul Shepherding Institute retreat where he learned about empathy in a way he described as a “cultural revolution.” He shared: “In my culture, giving and receiving empathy is considered to be for weak people… we have all been...
What Every Leader Needs to Know About How to Listen Deeply
As missionaries, our daily lives are often so filled with all we have to do, we can struggle to make space for deep listening. Whether it be with our spouse, kids, teammates, or those we serve, for many of us, we tend to rush through conversations, eager to fix...














